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by klutz
Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:39 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Contact Lens vs Spectacles
Replies: 34
Views: 10081

Klutz, toric is not equal to hard lenses. Toric lenses correct for astigmatism, and can be found in soft lenses. Hard lenses are simply made of a harder material. Lenses which are not well-fitted can move around the eye and may be the reason for the coma-like effect. I am not sure on this as I do n...
by klutz
Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:46 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Contact Lens vs Spectacles
Replies: 34
Views: 10081

Hi Kayheem, I've worn toric lenses for 2 years. It's called "hard lens" rite? It did correct my astig, but still, I tend to see "tails" when I stare at the stars. I gave up the hard lenses becos I dun feel comfortable in them, and it's much more difficult to "pluck" out...
by klutz
Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Contact Lens vs Spectacles
Replies: 34
Views: 10081

In theory, they should not experience coma-like effects. Well, I'm a contact lens user too. :) I've worn both hard & soft, monthly, yearly and daily contact lenses for years. I've tried different brands, with and without astig corrections. And all gave me the same effect as Chris. And yes, I've...
by klutz
Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:16 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: A Personal Introduction to Singastro
Replies: 42
Views: 352688

*Me* - Oldest in the team (but not the wisest or wiser or even wise). Always idling. In charge of the 12am-3am shift on this forum. Also the resident newbie (somebody please teach me how to star hop). And you are my most favourite "reporter"... with all your funny abc... :lol: I'm really ...
by klutz
Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:04 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Free MP3s! Gustav Holst The Planets
Replies: 8
Views: 4395

all the songs took ages + ages + ages to download... (>_<) and when I play, the music are sooooooo soft.... The music are all very nice, but are too soft (esp. Neptune). A few of them reminds me of "Star Wars"... (*_*) Guess I prefer Mercury, Neptune & Venus. Those less "grand&quo...
by klutz
Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:59 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Moon - Clavius taken at JuMParty
Replies: 8
Views: 2775

the first looks more soothing to me, maybe becos it looked smoother?
by klutz
Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:12 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Moon - Clavius taken at JuMParty
Replies: 8
Views: 2775

Nice. Like a big foot print... :)
by klutz
Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Simple Interactive Sky Chart & Photo Gallery
Replies: 6
Views: 3724

If you want galleries of pictures, I've got a whole list of links to the best astrophotos on the web. Chris, I'd love to have the list!! Better than me surfing and searching the net aimlessly everyday... You may post it here, or send to my email. :) Thanks, aye! Kat PS : Your sky chart is much more...
by klutz
Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Galaxy Screensaver
Replies: 1
Views: 1238

Galaxy Screensaver

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